Hamner, Murrell Bennett 1975

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Mrs. Hamner recalls her association with Harley Sadler and his show business career.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Murrell Bennett Hamner

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Date: c. 1975

Location: Stamford, Texas

Interviewer: Clifford Ashby

Length: 30 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Harley Sadler, Teenage runaway, Roy McGaines, Circus, Generosity, Mr. and Mrs. Hamner, Movie theater owners, Ticket exchange with traveling shows, Sadler show, Quality, Show business investments, Circus, Harley Sadler (again), Temper, Family, Houseguest of Mrs. Hamner, Phil Isley, Sadler show (again), Toby character, Cast size, Harley Sadler (again), Political career, Relatives, Sadler show (again), Circuit, Length of stops, Harley Sadler (again), Early career, Roy McGaines (again).

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: 1910-1950

Bulk Dates: 1920-1940


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